Despatch police appeal for leads after woman robbed by armed men in her home

Feb 25, 2019

Despatch police are investigating a case of house robbery after unknown number of armed men hit a house in Khayamnandi, Despatch early on Monday morning.

"At around 2am, it is alleged that a 36-year-old woman was in her bedroom when she heard someone forced open a lounge door of her house in Butise Nontshinga Street, in the Khayamnandi area in Despatch," described police spokesperson, Sergeant Majola Nkohli.

"The complainant further said that she ran into the bedroom where her two children were and closed the door.

"Moments later, a suspect wearing a balaclava with a torch entered a bedroom and threatened the three victims and also covered them with a duvet."

'More than one suspect involved in Despatch house robbery'

He said that the trio remained still under the duvet, but could hear that there were other suspects inside the house.

"Moments later, the complainant heard that it was quiet and she removed a duvet and raised the alarm," Sgt Nkohli said.

"The suspects stole a television set, two speakers, an amplifier, a small fan, a back pack, a cellphone, six pairs of tekkies and three hand bags before fleeing the scene."

Police are investigating a case of house robbery and are urging anyone with information that could lead to the arrest of the suspects to contact the investigating officer, Detective Warrant Officer Wouter Verwey at 084 846 2273.

"Information can also be shared via Crime Stop line 08600 10111."

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